How did the band KISS get their start?....to be honest I really have never listened to their music.?

Question

I know one of their songs..." I wanna rock and roll all night and party every day"

Answer 1

KISS is an American glam rock/hard rock band formed in New York City in 1973. The group has performed and recorded continuously since their formation.

KISS traces its roots to Wicked Lester, a New York City-based rock and roll band led by co-founders Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz in Haifa, Israel on August 25, 1949) and Paul Stanley (born Stanley Harvey Eisen in Queens, New York City on January 20, 1952). Wicked Lester, with their eclectic mixture of musical styles, never achieved any success. They recorded one album, which was shelved by Epic Records, and played a handful of live shows. Simmons and Stanley, feeling that a new musical direction was needed, abandoned Wicked Lester in 1972 and began forming a new group.

In late 1972, Simmons spotted an ad in Rolling Stone placed by Peter Criss, a veteran drummer from the New York club scene. Criss (born Peter Criscuola on December 20, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York City) auditioned for and joined the new version of Wicked Lester. The trio focused on a much harder style of rock than Wicked Lester played. Inspired by the theatrics of the New York Dolls, they also began experimenting with their image by wearing makeup and various costumes.[7] In November 1972, the trio played a showcase for Epic Records A&R director Don Ellis, in an effort to secure a record deal. Although the performance went well, Ellis hated the group's image and music. On top of that, as he was leaving, he was vomited on by Criss's brother.

In January 1973, the group added lead guitarist Paul "Ace" Frehley (born April 27, 1951 in the Bronx, New York City) after being extremely impressed with his first audition. A few weeks after Frehley joined, the Wicked Lester name was dropped and the band became KISS. Stanley came up with the name, while Frehley created the now-iconic logo (making the "SS" look like lightning bolts).

The first KISS performance was on January 30, 1973, for an audience of three at the Popcorn Club (renamed Coventry shortly afterward) in Queens. In June of that year, the band recorded a five-song demo tape with producer Eddie Kramer. Former TV director Bill Aucoin, who had seen the group at a handful of showcase concerts in the summer of 1973, offered to become the band’s manager in mid-October. KISS agreed, with the condition that Aucoin get them signed to a recording contract within two weeks. On November 1, 1973, KISS became the first act signed to former teen pop singer and Buddha Records executive Neil Bogart's new label, Emerald City Records (which was shortly afterward renamed Casablanca Records).

The band entered Bell Sound Studios in New York City on October 10, 1973 to begin recording their first album. On December 31 the band had their official industry premier at the Academy of Music in New York City, opening for Blue Öyster Cult. It was at this concert that Simmons accidentally set his hair (which was coated in hairspray) ablaze while performing his inaugural firebreathing stunt.

KISS's first tour started on February 5, 1974 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. The band’s self-titled debut album, KISS, was released on February 18. Casablanca and KISS promoted the album heavily throughout the spring and summer of 1974. On February 19, the band performed "Nothin' to Lose," "Firehouse," and "Black Diamond" for what would become their first national television appearance, on ABC's Dick Clark's In Concert (aired March 29).

On April 29, the band performed "Firehouse" on The Mike Douglas Show. This broadcast included Simmons's first televised interview, a conversation with Douglas in which Simmons declared himself "evil incarnate," eliciting titters from an uncomfortable and largely confused studio audience.

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So yeah. That's how they got their start.

Not a very good band, but there you go.

Answer 2

"Kiss was the brainchild of Gene Simmons (bass, vocals) and Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar, vocals), former members of the New York-based hard rock band Wicked Lester; the duo brought in drummer Peter Criss through his ad in Rolling Stone and guitarist Ace Frehley responded to an advertisement in The Village Voice."

Answer 3

I think Kiss(Gene Simmons and that tongue..WHOA!)got started in 1973. They've been around for over thirty years now. They've gone platinum several times over and have more merchandise licenses than the law allows. They have their own website where you can get cool stuff and more info about them. Gene Simmons(that damn tongue again...WHOA!)has a show on A&E called "Gene Simmons Family Jewels". On there, you can hop a link over and find out more about the fire and blood spitting demon bassist. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

well i am not a kiss fan but i know they go back at least to the 70late that is they been around i know that the original drummer i think his name was Chris he died of cancer he was the cat man and gene the leader he is still kicking azz

Answer 5

1973 New York City I believe.

You're haven't missed much in never having heard them.

I admit I was right into them in my youth, but now I shakle my head and wonder why.

Answer 6

70's

Answer 7

they were teacher and from the money of that they got their first albem

Answer 8

I think they were teachers

Answer 9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KISS_(band)
this should help i love kiss they rock..